Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountainmint

Rhizomatous mint species; stems and leaves are fragrant when crushed; also referred to as mountain thyme.

General Product Information

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Herbaceous Flowering Species, Pollinator Favorites

• Habitat:

  Upland woods, moist prairies.

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  June to September

• Flower Color:

  White

• Typical Height:

  3.3 ft

• Pollinator Value:

  Very High

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACW

• Midwest

  FACW

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FAC

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FAC

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Tolerances

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  3,872,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 0.08 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine